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Primary Care Pediatrician salary
Average primary care pediatrician salary
$214,755
How much does a primary care pediatrician make?
The average primary care pediatrician salary in the United States is $214,755. Primary care pediatrician salaries typically range between $117,000 and $393,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for primary care pediatricians is $103.25 per hour.
Primary care pediatrician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Primary care pediatricians earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Primary Care Pediatrician earn more?
Primary Care Pediatrician salary estimates from across the web
Average primary care pediatrician salary by state
Highest paying states for primary care pediatricians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $236,627 | $113.76 |
| 2 | Alaska | $248,184 | $119.32 |
| 3 | Montana | $235,305 | $113.13 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $229,650 | $110.41 |
| 5 | Iowa | $229,206 | $110.20 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $234,624 | $112.80 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $231,755 | $111.42 |
| 8 | Idaho | $235,734 | $113.33 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $223,136 | $107.28 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $216,712 | $104.19 |
| 11 | Nevada | $222,467 | $106.96 |
| 12 | Alabama | $224,901 | $108.13 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $218,289 | $104.95 |
| 14 | Kansas | $225,337 | $108.34 |
| 15 | Washington | $229,471 | $110.32 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $225,237 | $108.29 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $213,677 | $102.73 |
| 18 | Oregon | $227,138 | $109.20 |
| 19 | Georgia | $217,148 | $104.40 |
| 20 | Missouri | $212,291 | $102.06 |
| 21 | Maine | $209,742 | $100.84 |
| 22 | Utah | $220,223 | $105.88 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $214,470 | $103.11 |
| 24 | Illinois | $214,739 | $103.24 |
| 25 | Michigan | $205,627 | $98.86 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $208,306 | $100.15 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $214,245 | $103.00 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $208,359 | $100.17 |
| 29 | California | $224,019 | $107.70 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $206,088 | $99.08 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $204,050 | $98.10 |
| 32 | Virginia | $212,238 | $102.04 |
| 33 | Arizona | $198,997 | $95.67 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $206,739 | $99.39 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $193,640 | $93.10 |
| 36 | Vermont | $205,443 | $98.77 |
| 37 | Texas | $207,730 | $99.87 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $207,863 | $99.93 |
| 39 | Delaware | $203,986 | $98.07 |
| 40 | New York | $209,477 | $100.71 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $190,341 | $91.51 |
| 42 | Maryland | $204,395 | $98.27 |
| 43 | Ohio | $194,309 | $93.42 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $206,632 | $99.34 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $129,182 | $62.11 |
| 46 | Colorado | $204,263 | $98.20 |
| 47 | Rhode Island | $200,721 | $96.50 |
| 48 | Indiana | $196,364 | $94.41 |
| 49 | Florida | $190,964 | $91.81 |
| 50 | New Jersey | $194,356 | $93.44 |
| 51 | Massachusetts | $191,491 | $92.06 |
Highest paying cities for primary care pediatricians
The highest-paying cities for primary care pediatricians are Madison, WI, Dublin, CA, and Las Vegas, NV.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison, WI | $298,026 | $143.28 |
| 2 | Dublin, CA | $275,457 | $132.43 |
| 3 | Las Vegas, NV | $261,486 | $125.71 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City, UT | $259,947 | $124.97 |
| 5 | Buffalo Grove, IL | $255,343 | $122.76 |
| 6 | Keller, TX | $242,417 | $116.55 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | $240,406 | $115.58 |
| 8 | Charleston, SC | $238,305 | $114.57 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $234,711 | $112.84 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $229,566 | $110.37 |
| 11 | Dover, DE | $226,936 | $109.10 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $226,713 | $109.00 |
| 13 | Jacksonville, FL | $218,154 | $104.88 |
| 14 | Glendale, AZ | $217,966 | $104.79 |
| 15 | Cincinnati, OH | $215,067 | $103.40 |
| 16 | Houma, LA | $204,320 | $98.23 |
Primary Care Pediatrician salary details
A primary care pediatrician's salary ranges from $117,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $393,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a primary care pediatrician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $393,000 | $32,750 | $189 |
| 75th Percentile | $295,000 | $24,583 | $142 |
| Average | $214,755 | $17,896 | $103 |
| 25th Percentile | $156,000 | $13,000 | $75 |
| 10th Percentile | $117,000 | $9,750 | $56 |
Highest paying primary care pediatrician jobs
The highest paying types of primary care pediatricians are pediatric urologist, allergist/pediatric pulmonologist, and hospitalist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalist | $214,817 | $17,901 | $103.28 | 29,544 |
| Pediatric Hospitalist | $163,042 | $13,587 | $78.39 | 41,075 |
| Pediatrician | $191,371 | $15,948 | $92.01 | 4,117 |
Top companies hiring primary care pediatricians now:
Which companies pay primary care pediatricians the most?
Primary care pediatrician salaries at Atrium Health Floyd and PeaceHealth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average primary care pediatrician salary at companies like Danbury Hospital and Cook Children's Medical Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atrium Health Floyd | $273,429 | $131.46 |
| 2 | PeaceHealth | $263,843 | $126.85 |
| 3 | Danbury Hospital | $254,054 | $122.14 |
| 4 | Cook Children's Medical Center | $248,290 | $119.37 |
| 5 | Lee Regional Health System | $243,905 | $117.26 |
| 6 | Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children | $241,519 | $116.11 |
| 7 | Akron Children's Hospital | $239,943 | $115.36 |
| 8 | Nationwide Children's Hospital | $236,882 | $113.89 |
| 9 | Merritt Hawkins | $235,084 | $113.02 |
| 10 | The Medicus Firm | $233,671 | $112.34 |
| 11 | St Joseph Medical Group | $230,983 | $111.05 |
| 12 | Ventura County Community Foundation | $226,183 | $108.74 |
| 13 | La Paloma Urgent Care & Physician Offices | $223,407 | $107.41 |
| 14 | ODA Primary Health Care Network | $200,929 | $96.60 |
| 15 | Intermountain Healthcare | $179,768 | $86.43 |
| 16 | MEDNAX | $159,110 | $76.50 |
| 17 | HealthTrust | $147,247 | $70.79 |
| 18 | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $145,180 | $69.80 |
| 19 | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | $135,426 | $65.11 |
| 20 | Medical University of South Carolina | $126,936 | $61.03 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Primary Care Pediatrician salary trends
The average primary care pediatrician salary has risen by $23,715 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average primary care pediatrician earned $191,040 annually, but today, they earn $214,755 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for primary care pediatricians over the last decade.
Compare primary care pediatrician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average primary care pediatrician salary over time
Compare primary care pediatrician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Primary Care Pediatrician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,000 | $103.25 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $210,000 | $100.74 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $206,000 | $99.04 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | $209,000 | $100.25 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $204,000 | $98.13 | -0.8% |
Recently added primary care pediatrician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Children's | Primary Care Pediatrician-Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (Achp) Warren Downtown | Enon, OH | 09/25/2024 | $60,000 |
| Maineaap | Primary Care Pediatrician-Physician | Prohealth Physicians, A Part of Optum | Bloomfield, CT | 09/25/2024 | $225,954 |
| Akron Children's | Primary Care Pediatrician-Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (Achp) Warren Downtown | Enon, OH | 09/11/2024 | $60,000 |
| Voyage Medical | Voyage Medical Primary Care Concierge | Mesa, AZ | 09/10/2024 | $45,914 |
| Pediatrics 2000, II P.C. | Primary Care Pediatrician | New York, NY | 08/01/2024 | $176,643 |
| KPS Physician Staffing | Traditional Primary Care In Mobile | Alabama | 05/29/2024 | $30,000 |
| Community Medical Centers, Inc. | Primary Care Pediatrician | Stockton, CA | 01/04/2024 | $263,650 |
| Community Medical Centers, Inc. | Primary Care Pediatrician | Stockton, CA | 01/04/2024 | $263,650 |
| Medlead Careers | Primary Care Pediatrician | Fine, NY | 11/28/2023 | $200,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Primary Care Pediatrician | New Philadelphia, OH | 11/14/2023 | $194,393 |
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